At a Glance
Median Income
$72,457
$38,030 per capita
Home Value
$427,700
Zillow: $393,355
Median Rent
$1,454/mo
38.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,431/100K
2,542/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
28.4%
91.8% high school+
Unemployment
4.4%
11.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.3%
13.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Big Bear City Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Big Bear City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Big Bear City a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Big Bear City residents earn a median household income of $72,457 , which is 4% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,030. The unemployment rate stands at 4.4% (22% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 77,170 business establishments, including 4,197 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Big Bear City is $427,700 , 52% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $393,355. Median rent is $1,454/month, with 38.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.
Safety & Crime
Big Bear City reports 1,431 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 277% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,542/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
28.4% of adults in Big Bear City hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(16% below the national average).
91.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Big Bear City has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 20.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population12,493
Median Age44.3 yrs
Density390/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans11.5%
Economy
B+
Median Income$72,457
Per Capita$38,030
Unemployment4.4%
Poverty11.0%
County GDP$137,914M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,199
Housing
B
Home Value$427,700
Rent$1,454
Ownership71.9%
Zillow$393,355
Housing Units12,365
Rent Burden38.9%
Crime
F
Violent1,431/100K
Property2,542/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault1,224/100K
Burglary565/100K
Health
Obesity32.3%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking13.6%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death9,378/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain20.0 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation6,973 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+28.4%
High School+91.8%
Graduate+8.4%
School Score4.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 50% / D 48%
Commute26 min
Broadband97.1%
Internet Speed117 Mbps
EV Stations10
Libraries48
Did You Know?
The median home in Big Bear City was built in 1978.
15.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is San Bernardino International (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.439 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
12.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 117 Mbps.
There are 4,197 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 419 fatal vehicle crashes.
455 declared natural disasters on record.
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